NEWS | Mad Over Donuts opens 20th store in Mumbai

Singapore's gourmet donut brand Mad Over Donuts has opened it's 20th store in Mumbai at Profit Center, Kandivali (West). This is the brand's 47th store in the country.

Speaking on the occasion, Tarak Bhattacharya, COO, Mad Over Donuts, said: “We are happy to inaugurate our new store in Kandivali and are confident that we will receive a warm welcome by the neighborhood, especially due to our eggless donut offerings. We have also introduced a host of offers valid throughout this month to add to the launch excitement.”

NEWS | VLCC plans to open 30 new outlets in India

Wellness and beauty company VLCC plans to add 30 outlets in India in the next two years.

The company is targeting 100 new outlets in both domestic and international markets, including Africa, in the next two years according to reports.

VLCC intends to invest Rs 200 crore for expansion. Reports stated that the company is eyeing to enter new markets in Africa and South East Asia. 

In India VLCC has around 170 centres.

NEWS | McDonald’s to raise its restaurant count in South & West India to 250 by FY15

QSR chain McDonald's plans to expand its presence in the country from the current 161 (year ended March 31, 2013) restaurants to 250 by FY 2015. Hardcastle Restaurants, the company that operates and manages McDonald’s restaurants in South and West India, will engage approximately 12,500 employees across the region by FY 15. 

Hardcastle restaurants has hired over 150 Trainee Managers and Trainee Floor Managers at the restaurant level. Commenting on the initiative, Seema Arora Nambiar, Senior Director – People Resources Hardcastle Restaurant’s, said: “McDonald's offers young people a chance to start a challenging and rewarding career. Infact, approximately 60-70 percent of our corporate office began at the restaurant level.”

NEWS | Reliance Digital to open two new stores in Hyderabad

Electronic appliances and consumer durables chain Reliance Digital will open two new stores at in Nacharam and Kompolly areas of Hyderabad on 6th July.

In Nacharam , the store will spread across 11,002 sq.ft. and will stock IT, electronics, and home appliances. 

Opening new stores in tier 2 and tier 3 cities is a part of expansion plans of Reliance Retail. Mukesh Ambani had stated that 184 more stores will be opened in the country across all retail formats. 

NEWS | Franchising to be a $50bn industry by 2017: KPMG-CII

A KPMG-CII report states that the growing preference for branded and quality products, coupled with increasing purchasing power, may help the franchising industry to grow four-folds to USD 50.4 billion by 2017, according to PTI.

NEWS | Jean-Claude Biguine opens 10th salon in the country at Mumbai

Premium French salon and spa chain Jean-Claude Biguine (JCB) has opened its 10th salon in India at Linking Road, Khar, Mumbai, spread over 1,200 square feet. Eight of the salon chain outlets are located in Mumbai and two in Bangalore.

NEWS | Cafe Coffee Day to add 500 outlets by 2015

According to PTI reports, Coffee chain Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) plans to open over 500 outlets by 2015 to take its total network to 2,000 outlets as part of a pan-India expansion programme. The company will set up outlets based on the three formats - cafe, lounge and square, which it currently operates.

NEWS | METRO completes 10 years in India

This year, METRO Wholesale marks 10 years of business-to-business wholesale in India, and is celebrating the milestone with unprecedented discounts and promotions for customers.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajeev Bakshi, Managing Director, METRO Cash and Carry India , “Our 10th Anniversary has given us an opportunity to express our deep appreciation for the unstinting support we have received from our customers over the past decade. The fabulous discounts and promotions we are offering are a celebration of the deep and trusted relationships we have built with them. A big thank-you for giving us a chance to serve you with our high quality products and services, and for making METRO the country’s most trusted business-to-business wholesaler.”

NEWS | Gold's gym launches new fitness centre in Pune

International fitness chain ,Gold’s Gym, recently launched its 82nd fitness centre at Pune- Hadapsar. The new gym is the largest Gold's Gym facility in India.

Spread across 30,000 sq ft, this gym is more like a modern clubhouse with a completely equipped gym and a pool with a separate free weight section, group exercise, spinning and functional training studio.

NEWS | Starbucks opens at Korum Mall, Thane

Korum Mall recently announced the opening of Starbucks Coffee store. Spread across 1300 sq. ft., the new outlet is located on the upper ground floor of the mall.

Deva Jyotula, Centre Manager, Korum Mall, said: “We are extremely proud to bring Starbucks to the rapidly developing city of Thane. There has been a considerable change in the demographics of Thane. Today the residents need a shopping experience at par with internal standards. At Korum, we understand their wish to enjoy the enhanced shopping experience and we are sure the Thane residents will appreciate our initiative. We hope everyone will enjoy their experience at Starbucks.”